Temporary Worker
Guidance on the UK’s Temporary Worker routes — the time-limited work visas under the T5 system, alongside the Seasonal Worker and youth mobility schemes, covering short-term charitable, creative, religious, sporting and exchange work.
UK Temporary Worker Visas
Temporary Worker visas let people come to the UK for a fixed period to undertake specific types of work that do not lead to settlement. Each route has its own sponsor and eligibility rules, from the charity and religious worker categories to the creative and government-authorised exchange schemes. Our guides cover every temporary route. Browse them below.
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India Young Professionals Scheme 2026: Ballot Dates, Eligibility & How to Apply
The India Young Professionals Scheme gives Indian citizens aged 18 to 30 two years to live and work in the UK with no sponsor.…
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International Agreement Visa UK 2026: Requirements, Fees & How to Apply
The International Agreement visa covers work brought into UK law by treaty: staff of overseas governments and recognised international organisations, and private servants in…
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Youth Mobility Visa UK 2026: Requirements, Eligible Countries & How to Apply
The Youth Mobility Scheme is the UK’s working holiday visa: two years to live and work, no sponsor, no job offer, £340. Eligibility runs…
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Seasonal Worker Visa UK 2026: Requirements, Fees, Quotas & How to Apply
The Seasonal Worker visa brings people to the UK for horticulture for up to six months, and for poultry work in the autumn window.…
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Government Authorised Exchange Visa UK 2026: Requirements, Fees & Approved Schemes
The Government Authorised Exchange visa is for work experience, training, research, fellowships and language programmes run through an approved scheme. It costs £340 and…
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Creative Worker Visa UK 2026: Requirements, Fees & How to Apply for Artists and Entertainers
The Creative Worker visa covers actors, dancers, musicians, models and film crew working in the UK on a sponsored engagement. It costs £340, runs…
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Temporary Worker Visa UK 2026: Complete T5 Guidance, Categories & Fees
The Temporary Worker routes are the UK’s short-term sponsored categories: six of them, one flat £340 fee, and stays from six months to two…
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Charity Worker Visa UK 2026: Requirements, Fees & How to Apply for Unpaid Voluntary Work
The Charity Worker visa is for unpaid voluntary work with a licensed charity, for up to twelve months, at £340. It is not a…
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Religious Worker Visa UK 2026: Requirements, Fees & How to Apply
The Religious Worker visa covers supporting religious work and members of religious orders for up to 24 months, at £340. The line that decides…
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